IMPACT Podcast Series
IMPACT is FORUM’s signature podcast highlighting the women whose leadership, expertise, and vision are shaping the future of government, technology, and the federal contracting community. Each episode features in-depth, authentic conversations with executives, trailblazers, innovators, and rising leaders who are driving meaningful progress across the public and private sectors.
The podcast explores a wide range of topics essential to modern leadership: building inclusive workplaces, navigating career advancement, leading through change, supporting mission outcomes, and fostering collaboration between government and industry. Guests share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and actionable insights that empower listeners to lead with confidence and drive impact within their organizations.
IMPACT offers more than professional stories—it provides a platform for thoughtful dialogue on mentorship, opportunity, innovation, and the challenges and successes women encounter at every level of the GovCon and federal technology ecosystem. Whether you are an emerging professional, a seasoned executive, or someone passionate about leadership and community, the podcast delivers inspiration and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
About the Host:
Mary Ann Brown hosts IMPACT and brings deep experience supporting government–industry collaboration. As Senior Director of Operations at FORUM, she helps create strategic events, leadership initiatives, and platforms that elevate voices across the federal community and advance meaningful conversations about leadership and mission success.
Subscribe to IMPACT to hear the stories and perspectives of the women shaping the federal landscape—and to be inspired by the leadership driving change across government and industry.
IMPACT Podcast Series
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Leadership Lessons and AI Strategies with Kym Ali
In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann sits down with Kym Ali, AI Consultant and Leadership Developer at Kym Ali Consulting, to explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and AI.
Kym shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey, the toughest challenges she’s faced, and her approach to building and sustaining high-performing teams. They dive into trends shaping the future of government technology and what it takes for leaders to leave a lasting legacy.
Kym also reveals how her firm helps CEOs and business leaders uncover inefficiencies, automate repetitive work, and use AI to save time, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Through the proprietary ADPE™ Framework (Assess, Diagnose, Prescribe, Evaluate), Kym’s team diagnoses workflow bottlenecks, prescribes tailored AI solutions, and measures ROI with a customized Opportunity Matrix—ensuring tech adoption drives real results.
Whether you’re leading a team, navigating digital transformation, or exploring how AI can optimize your organization, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies, leadership insights, and inspiration for staying ahead in a fast-changing world.
IMPACT: Women in Leadership with Mary Ann Brown features conversations with trailblazing women shaping the future of business, government, and innovation.
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